Relatives want to tear up Will as not in their favour

[somnath]

Hi

I am new to this forum and would appreciate some help with a will left by my friend in which I am one of 3 executors. 2 of the executors want to rip up the will as 50% of the estate will go to a friend in another country.
I am not a beneficiary and want the will to stand. There is no other will as my friend told me this before she died.
What can I do to stop the 2 executors committing this fraud?
Pleas give me some guidance.

Thanks

[Kezwhi]

Where is the will? Have you got a copy? What solicitor is the will drafted up with? You must take immediate action to get the will or hopefully locate an original copy with the solicitor.

You will need proof that this will exists and as soon as possible.

[somnath]

Thanks very much Kezwhi.

I have the Original which I sent electronically to both the executors. I also have details of the solicitor who drafted the will, but friend had not sent the signed copy to him. Now the other executors want a relative of theirs who is a solicitor to deal with the will.
What action can I take please?

[Kezwhi]

So you have the original will which has been signed by your friend who has sadly passed away? If you have a valid will, and as you are a named executor / you can go online and apply for probate which gives you authority to carry out the wishes of your friend with the other named executors. When you send the valid will to the probate office, you must send by special delivery and make a copy for yourself.
i would do this straight away.
if however, you have a will that is unsigned/ ‘‘tis sounds like it would be invalid. This would mean that the rules of intestacy apply.

[somnath]

Thanks KEZWHI. It is signed by witnesses. I will carry out the necessary and get it registered.

[Kezwhi]

Ok, great. As for the other executors, what they have said to you is an act of fraud- if you have what they said in writing, that’s good. If you haven’t, keep a a paper trail of absolutely everything they say to you from now on.
best of luck and keep posting on here for advic or support.

[Kezwhi]

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